Should Popcaan Be “Sebastian” In “Little Mermaid?” Fans on Twitter Think So
Fans of dancehall artist Popcaan are fully in favor of the star taking the tole of “Sebastian” in Disney’s “Little Mermaid.” The production of a live-action version of the iconic story is in the works, and fans of the original film are making suggestions about who should play critical parts in the remake. To date, […]
Did you Know Ziggy Marley Voices the Title Song on Popular Kids Show Arthur?
Grammy Award-winning Jamaican musician, Ziggy Marley, is well known around the world for his reggae music and as the son of Bob and Rita Marley. The legendary music maker also performs “Believe in Yourself,” the theme song of the popular animated children’s show “Arthur” on PBS. Even though Marley has a highly recognizable voice to […]
14 Things You Did Not Know About K-Anthony
K-Anthony had his earliest musical experiences in the church he grew up in, in Falmouth, Jamaica. Not happy just singing old hymns, he spent time reworking them to make them sound more like the music he heard around him. Influenced by the island music, you can hear his love of Reggae, R&B, and the sounds […]
The Top 11 Kabaka Pyramid Songs
Born in Kingston, Jamaica as Keron Salmon, his worldwide legion of fans know him as Kabaka Pyramid. A multi-talented artist, he sings and plays guitar, writes lyrics, engineers recordings, and produces tracks. Pyramid sound is so unique, he immediately began making headlines. His style is a fusion of hip hop, dancehall, and reggae that disseminates […]
Third World Marks 45th Anniversary with Celebration in South Florida
On July 5, 2019, the band Third World staged a show entitled “Third World and Family Celebrating 45 Years” at The Casino in Dania Beach, South Florida. The iconic reggae band shared the stage with a variety of special guests, including Pluto Shervington and Diana King. While 2018 was the actual 45th anniversary year, Stephen […]
16 Powerful Quotes by Peter Tosh that You Should Know
Peter Tosh and his talent were stolen from the world when he was murdered just one month short of his 43rd birthday. Born Neville O’Reilly Livingston in Jamaica, he was a member of the Wailing Wailers reggae band with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer. Throughout his career as part of the trio and as a […]
Groovin In The Park 2019 Roots, Reggae & R&B Musical Fest Blazed in the summer heat
North America’s largest annual Reggae, and Rhythm & Blues concert saw thousands of fans converging on Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York. The Groovin In The Park 9-year signature production has been known for its infusion of diversity in music and coveted line up of musical genius.’ I am of the opinion that its […]
Singing Legends Marcia Griffiths and Freddie McGregor Hit All the Right Notes at Sold Out Show in Lauderhill, Florida
It was a sold out show at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (“LPAC”), and internationally acclaimed and legendary reggae singers Freddie McGregor and Marcia Griffiths certainly did not disappoint. Rather, the packed audience, most of whom were standing at the front of their seats throughout the show, swayed back and forth to the string of […]
Review: Groovin in the Park 2019, One For The Ages
Groovin in the Park, the largest east coast reggae theme concert on North America, on Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Roy Wilkins Park, in Queens, NY was the biggest and most successful ever. The promoters delivered a special and different show. The music menu was a mélange of Roots and Culture Reggae, Dancehall, Pop, and […]
5 Things You Did Not Know About Dancehall Artist Shenseea
We recently caught up with Jamaican dancehall artiste Shenseea. She was born Chinsea Lee in Jamaica on October 1, 1996. Coming from Korean and Jamaican heritage, Shenseea spent her childhood in St. Mary. Until she signed with Romeich Entertainment, she worked as a promo girl. Shenseea appeared on a side stage at 2015’s staging of […]